Gardai are appealing for information following a house fire in Portlaoise recently.
The fire broke out in the early hours of Thursday morning in Esker Hills.
Gardai are looking to speak to anyone who was in Esker Hills or near Heather Lane between 2am and 4am on the morning in question.
They said: “Gardai in Portlaoise are investigating a fire at a house in Esker Hills, Portlaoise in the early hours of the 6/4/23.
“We are looking to speak with anyone who was in Esker Hills, particularly Heather Lane between 2am-4am on the 6/4/23.
“Contact Portlaoise Garda Station on 0578674100.”
Meanwhile, An Garda Síochána recently launched the Garda Bike safe scheme.
This is a programme where a full licensed motorcycle rider can get the opportunity to go through a classroom based session followed by an on-the-road session with one of the advanced Garda motorcyclists.
Riders will receive feedback and advice on improving their riding.
The aim of this programme is to hopefully improve rider safety and reduce the number of fatal and serious injury collisions involving motorcycles.
Anyone wishing to sign up can do so by clicking here.
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